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hello, world. my name is ilene (aka illy). this is my blog where i like to write about life, laughter and the pursuit of real happiness. creamer with a pinch of coffee, songs played on repeat, red velvet cupcake with cream cheese frosting, and reading into the hours of the night top my list of favorite things. and life. i am a follower of Jesus and i love life.

Thursday, March 10, 2011

wow, ilene. how many times are you gonna start this paragraph without deleting it or getting distracted? we're not gonna say how many times. we're just gonna be flat out honest that it's one of those weeks. ilene is tired. and ilene is talking in third person. and we're gonna - i mean, i'm going to switch back to talk in first-person.

like i was saying the brain is wee bit tired, so we're - i mean, i'm going to play "describe the photos above."

1. i broke one of my own rules, denim on denim and loved it. i think it works 'cause they are different shades of denim. what do you think? yay or nay?

2. wore my vanity glasses which i haven't pulled out since last summer. Ryan loves these glasses so i guess i subconsciously wore them more when he was around. he thinks their HOT which cracks me up since i see them more as FUN glasses, not exactly a pair i'd include on a romantic date.

3. my new denim trousers are far too long for my 5'3 stature so i hafta, hafta wear really high-heels with them - which isn't too bad but it is another reminder of my height. sigh.

4. floral print. enough said. i'm obsessed with it.

5. i still am loving my bangs and it makes me happy to hear that Ryan checked them out via blog and i got the thumbs up from him. YES!

do you ever talk to yourself when you're tired? am i alone in this?

it's okay. you can be a friend and just tell me that i'm losing my mind.

but hey, it's almost the weekend! and i'm already looking forward to it.

Two confessions: 1. I would wear denim trouser every single day if I could! I love the way the look and feel!2. I usually only wear my glasses when I don't want to put on eye makeup. My hubs loves me in glasses too! Guess it's a win/win.You are adorable, as always, and if anyone can pull off denim on denim it's YOU!

Denim on denim is very tricky- but I think you totally pulled it off!!! I love the different colors and textures and the floral top is perfect!! and yes. I totally talk to myself. Especially when reading a good book. I'll be sitting by myself saying "what?" "No, she did not just say that!!" "What is he going to do?!?" lol. :)

1. LOVE the bangs. :)2. Totally agree about denim on denim; fresh with a chambray colored shirt like you did it. Just found a tunic in that shade from old navy; love! 3. Also loving the jeans... and it's fun to wear the super high heels... I'm just barely 5'4. xoalysonwww.theaveragegirlsguide.com

I did the bangs thing too and it caused breakouts (sigh) so now am pinning them up. Cute glasses, and the whole jeans too long comments is soo me. (we're same hieght). Drives me crazy at times. And friend you are not losing your mind, it's been one of those weeks here. But as you said, it's almost the weekend.:)

Hahaha the other day Keith & my dad were watchign Scarface together and I was sitting on the computer stumbling (stumbleupon.com. Okay, maybe I shouldn't tell you about it... because trust me, you will become ADDICTED!) and I stumbled onto this game... and oh man, I was talking to myself SO much!! Hahahaha I completely forgot they could hear me! ;) Until they said something... haha!

I loooooooove your jeans!! And you look so cute in your glasses! I have an eye doctor appointment next week & I'm SO excited for it! I love trying on new glasses and picking out a new pair! Plus I found this awesome glasses website where they have a bunch under 20$!! AWESOME.

dude, i wanna be blog triplets with you AND sandy. i'm so going to get bangs now. ;)and i feel your pain about the pants. i'm 15 and i still wear girl's size 14 jeans...and they are way too short. i figured i can't have it all, so i went with fitting them in the waist rather than being the right length.

Speaking of talking to yourself, I was running with a friend on Thursday. I was **so** tired and I caught myself saying [whispering]...."Okay. Okay. Okay." Like with each step AS I AM RUNNING with my friend. I had to apologize to her for talking to myself.

I talk to myself because I don't have any sisters and I catch myself doing that waaaaaaaaay more than I'd admit it. :)